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Advancements in Regenerative Medicine: An Integrated Approach Using Nanotechnology and 3D Culture Platforms

edited by Jeong-Kee Yoon

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5712 | Submission Open

Keywords: regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; nanotechnology; 3D cell culture; stem cells; exosomes; cell therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Development of Biomimetic Methodology)

Advances in Biogenic and Biomimetic Materials: From Bionanomedicine to Environmental Applications and Beyond

edited by

Marcela-Elisabeta Barbinta-Patrascu

Irina Negut

and

Bogdan Biță

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2900 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal-based nanoparticles; metal oxide nanoparticles; bio-inspired synthesis; photosynthesis; biogenic materials; biomimetic materials; wastewater treatment; photosynthesis; antioxidant activity; antimicrobial activity; bionanomedicine; environmental applications; eco-friendly strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Innovative Biomimetics: Integrating Machine Learning, Neuropsychology, and Cognitive Neuroscience in Applied Psychological Research

edited by

Constantinos Halkiopoulos

and

Evgenia Gkintoni

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2726 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetics; machine learning; neuropsychology; cognitive neuroscience; cultural psychology; clinical psychology; bio-inspired models; neuroprosthetics; brain– computer interfaces; cognitive therapy; adaptive therapies; real-time monitoring; cognitive modeling; applied psychology; mental health assessment; AI in psychology; neurorehabilitation; personalized medicine; culturally sensitive therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing and Control)

Data-Driven Methods Applied to Robot Modeling and Control

edited by Mehran Rahmani

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1485 | Submission Open

Keywords: data-driven; robotics; dynamics; control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Bioinspired Flapping Wing Aerodynamics: Progress and Challenges

edited by

Hui Hu

and Qiang Zhong

submission deadline 1 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2567 | Submission Open

Keywords: unsteady aerodynamics; flapping wing; bioinspired aerodynamics; bioinspired flow sensing; maneuverability; flow interaction; gust mitigation; complex flow navigation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing and Control)

Organ-on-a-Chip Platforms for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering

edited by

Amir Seyfoori

and

Amir Reza Aref

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10443 | Submission Open

Keywords: tumor-on-a-chip; organs-on-a-chip; organoids; disease modeling; microphysiological systems; drug discovery and toxicology; regenerative medicine; immune systems-on-a-chip; personalized medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Nature Inspired Design and Materials: Biomimicry through Additive Technologies

edited by

Prashanth Konda Gokuldoss

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; biomimetic design; biomaterials; novel materials and processes; bioinspired optics; bioinspired shape-changing structures; bioinspired mechanics reinforced structures; bioprinting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Biologically Inspired Vision and Image Processing 2024

edited by Shaobing Gao

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11258 | Submission Open

Keywords: visual cognitive computing; brain simulation; computational neuroscience; biologically inspired computer vision; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing and Control)

Bio-Inspired Soft Robotics: Design, Fabrication and Applications

edited by

Yong Zhong

Pei Jiang

and Sun Yi

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 8886 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired robots; soft robotics; soft actuators; soft matter; bio-inspired locomotion control; fabrication

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

3D Bio-Printing for Regenerative Medicine Applications

edited by

Lukasz Witek

and

Vasudev Vivekanand Nayak

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 613 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing scaffolds; biofabrication techniques; material compositions; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Biomimetics in Intelligent Sensor: 2nd Edition

edited by

Qian Wang

and

Kejun Wang

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent sensors; bio-sensing technology; biomimetic sensor design; smart materials; bio-inspired algorithms; biosignal processing; sensor networks; biosensing; applications of intelligent sensors; bio-sensing manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing and Control)

Biomimetic Approaches in Healthcare—Innovations Inspired by Nature: 2nd Edition

edited by Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez and

Ana Isabel Beltrán-Velasco

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3145 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetics; healthcare innovations; nature-inspired solutions; medical diagnostics; regenerative medicine; bio-inspired materials; healthcare data analysis; natural algorithms; biologically inspired technology; sustainable healthcare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Development of Biomimetic Methodology)

Biomimetic Scaffolds for Hard Tissue Surgery: 2nd Edition

edited by

Ryszard Uklejewski

and

Mariusz Winiecki

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8371 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic scaffolds; hard tissue surgery; hard tissue regeneration; bone regeneration; biomimetic microstructure and biomechanics; biocompatibility; biodegradability design; scaffold functionalization

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Biomedical Engineering

edited by

Chang Seok Bang

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4618 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; deep learning; neural network; large language model

Biomimetics and Bioinspired Artificial Intelligence Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Chaoran Cui

and Xiaohui Han

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2409 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetics of materials and structures; biomimetic design; construction; and devices; bioinspired robotics and autonomous systems; applications of bioinspired methods in computer vision and signal processing; brain-inspired computing methods; e.g.; neural networks and deep learning; swarm intelligence and collective behaviour; e.g.; particle swarm optimization and ant colony optimization; evolutionary algorithms and optimization; e.g.; genetic algorithms; adaptive and self-learning systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing and Control)

Advanced Biomaterials for Wound Healing Application

edited by

Hanjun Ryu

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1059 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic materials; wound healing; tissue regeneration; hydrogels; nanomaterials; biocompatible scaffolds; drug delivery systems; chronic wounds; regenerative medicine; electrostimulations

Triboelectric Nanogenerators: Materials, Mechanisms, and Applications

edited by Hong-Joon Yoon

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open

Keywords: triboelectric nanogenerators; energy harvesting; biomechanical energy; environmental energy; self-powered sensors; advanced materials; operational mechanisms; multifaceted applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Drag Reduction through Bionic Approaches

edited by Huawei Chen, Limei Tian, Yang He and Dengke Chen

submission deadline 1 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3431 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired surfaces; bio-inspired fabrication; drag reduction; numerical simulation; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Development of Biomimetic Methodology)

Bioinspired Photonic Materials for Optical and Thermal Manipulation

edited by

Han Zhou

and Jian Liu

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5780 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Nature-Inspired Science and Engineering for Sustainable Future

edited by

Harun Chowdhury

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2054 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimicry design; power and energy technologies; bio-energy; renewable; efficiency; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Biomimetics)

Bioinspired Designs for Additive Manufacturing in Advanced Engineering Applications

edited by

Nikhil Kamboj

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 500 | Submission Open

Keywords: strategies and concepts of bioinspired designs; additive manufacturing; applications and performances of bioinspired materials (e.g.; aerospace; maritime; nuclear; defense; acoustic; thermal; soft machines; robots; bio-interfaces; and health care); processing of bioinspired materials; functional materials; simulations-driven design; simulations of bioinspired materials at all length scales; machine learning; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Investigation of Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Behavior of Bio-Inspired Airfoils

edited by Xiaomin Liu and

Limin Gao

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 460 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired airfoil; fluid machinery; flow control; bionic design; aerodynamic performance; noise reduction; numeircal simulation; experimental study

Biomimetic Application on Applied Bioengineering

edited by

Luis Saucedo-Mora

Laura Moreno-Corrales

and Lucía López-de Abajo

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: agent-based model; computational bioengineering; tumour; angiogenesis; bone remodelling

Design, Actuation, and Fabrication of Bio-Inspired Soft Robotics

edited by Jianbin Liu and

Yinglong Chen

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1171 | Submission Open

Keywords: soft robotics; biomimetics; soft actuators; flexible mechanism; uncertain environments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Biomimetic Adaptive Buildings

edited by Negin Imani,

Brenda Vale

and

Derek Clements-Croome

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 17939 | Submission Open

Keywords: adaptive faç ade design and optimisation; adaptive faç ade modelling and simulation; passive actuation for adaptive building; smart skin/intelligent faç ade/kinetic faç ade/dynamic faç ade/responsive facade; living building/living architecture/bio-faç ade; biological system for building enclosure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Architecture and Climatisation)

Bio-Inspired and Biomimetic Intelligence in Robotics: 2nd Edition

edited by Pengcheng Liu, Qinbing Fu and

Tiong Hoo Lim

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4371 | Submission Open

Keywords: biological inspiration; biomimetics; computational learning; robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Bionic Robotic Fish: 2nd Edition

edited by Shihan Kong, Jian Wang and

Chen Wang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2899 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrodynamic modelling; mechanical design; sensors and actuators; rhythmic generator; locomotion control; motion planning; path following; swarm intelligence; applications of bionic robotic fish; animal– robot interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Computational Biomechanics and Biomimetics in Flying and Swimming: 2nd Edition

edited by Zheng Zhong,

Pan Jia

and Dan Hou

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1546 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational biomechanics; computational biomimetics; biological flying; biological swimming

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing and Control)

Biomimetic Innovations for Human–Machine Interaction

edited by Hang Su

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1087 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic aspects; human– machine interaction; human– computer interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Exploration of Bio-Inspired Computing

edited by

Changsheng Zhang

and Haitong Zhao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1052 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired algorithms; evolutionary computation; swarm intelligence; optimization techniques; complex problem solving; artificial intelligence in bioinformatics; genetic algorithms; ant colony optimization; computational intelligence; machine learning applications; nature-inspired design

Biomimicry, Eco-Mimicry and Eco-Design in Architecture: Transformation towards Sustainable Regeneration

edited by

Christopher Jensen

and

Richard Hyde

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 599 | Submission Open

Keywords: ecological design; cultural perspectives; indigenous knowledge multi-disciplinary perspectives; new ecological paradigm; biomimicry; eco-mimicry; sustainable development; regenerative development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Architecture and Climatisation)

Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

edited by

Dongxu Gao

and

Zhaojie Ju

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 538 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in healthcare; biomimetics; bio-inspired medical devices; fungal architectures; adaptive learning systems; self-healing implants; medical prosthetics; healthcare innovation

Advances in Sensing, Dynamics, and Control for Bio-Inspired Underwater Systems

edited by James Tangorra, Harry G. Kwatny, Anthony Drago and Shraman Kadapa

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 515 | Submission Open

Keywords: underwater robotics; bio-inspired locomotion/propulsion; underwater dynamics; bio-inspired sensors; fluid– structure interaction; hydrostatics and hydrodynamics; underwater maneuverability; shape-changing underwater systems; underwater bio-mechanics; underwater communications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Data-Centric Engineering for Sustainable Future with AI and Human-in-the-Loop

edited by

Yi Chen

Dehong Huo

and Xiangrong Su

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 458 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; multidisciplinary engineering; human-in-the-loop; sustainable manufacturing; Industry 4.0/5.0; digital twins; robotics; autonomous systems; cyber-physical systems; nature-inspired algorithms; eco-innovation; machine learning

Bio-Inspired Computational and Physical Intelligence for Robotics

edited by

Fangzhou Xia

Leandro Merces

and

Rafael Lahoz-Beltra

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 340 | Submission Open

Keywords: biological inspiration; biomimetics; computational intelligence; physical intelligence; intelligent robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Sustainable Soft Robotics: Innovations and Advances in Soft Manipulators and Grippers

edited by Babar Jamil and

Tuan Anh Luong

submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6791 | Submission Open

Keywords: soft sensors and actuators; bio-inspired robots; recyclable elastomers and polymers in soft robots; soft robots for environmental monitoring and conservation; hybrid soft robots for sustainable applications; eco-friendly fabrication techniques; soft robots for energy harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Nature-Inspired Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms 2025

edited by

Ameer Hamza Khan

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3676 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired algorithms; metaheuristic optimization; gradient-free algorithms; evolutionary algorithms (EAs); computational efficiency; swarm intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Optimisation and Management)

Biomimetic Bonded Restorations for Dental Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Hamid Nurrohman

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1203 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetics; dentistry; bonded restorations; adhesive technology; materials science; tooth regeneration; aesthetic dentistry; durability; mechanical properties; optical properties

Recent Advances in Bioinspired Robot and Intelligent Systems

edited by Guoniu Zhu, Yi Fang and Yang Yang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 410 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired robotics; biomimetic design; biologically inspired materials; bioinspired control systems; bioinspired algorithms; soft robotics; artificial muscles; compliant mechanisms; intelligent algorithms; intelligent systems; swarm intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Bio-Inspired Flexible Sensors

edited by Dapeng Wei

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspiration; biomimetics flexible sensors; flexible sensitive material; intelligent control

Functional Morphology and Biomimetics: Learning from Insects

edited by

Siqi Ge

Mingxia Sun

and

Jianing Wu

submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1521 | Submission Open

Keywords: insect; functional morphology; experimental characterization; numerical modeling; engineering design; technological application

Advances in Biomimetic Antifouling Material

edited by Wei Bing and Yue Yin

submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic materials; antifouling; fouling release; surface modification; stimuli-responsive materials; multifunctional coatings; natural antimicrobial agents; low surface energy

Functional Biomimetic Materials and Devices for Biomedical Applications: 4th Edition

edited by

Xiang Ge

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9864 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic surface modification; dental and orthopedic implants; micro/nano-structured surfaces; biofabrication; biomanufacturing; biomedical; biomaterials; metals; ceramics; polymers; composites; hydrogels; anti-bacterial; anti-infection; anti-inflammation; anticancer; antitumor; biomineralization; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; biomimetic devices; wearable devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Editorial Board Members' Collection Series: Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices in Times of Change 2024

edited by

Ille C. Gebeshuber

and

Antonio Concilio

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2968 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic design; biomimetic constructions; biomimetic devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Bio-Inspired Optimization Algorithms and Designs for Engineering Applications: 3rd Edition

edited by

Heming Jia

and

Xuewen Xia

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 2899 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired optimization algorithms; optimization algorithms; engineering application; metaheuristic algorithms; soft computing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Optimisation and Management)

Biomimetic Approach to Dental Implants: 2nd Edition

edited by

Dijana Mitic

and Jelena Carkic

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1027 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental implant; biological materials; periodontology; tissue engineering; biomimetic materials; osteointegration; periimplantitis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Dendritic Neuron Model: Theory, Design, Optimization and Applications

edited by Junkai Ji, Zheng Tang and

Yuki Todo

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 378 | Submission Open

Keywords: neural network; dendrite; pattern recognition; optimization; biologically plausible

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing and Control)

Nature-Inspired Surfaces and Smart Devices for Multifunctional Applications

edited by Chao Chen and Shuyi Li

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 314 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-surface manufacturing; stimulus-responsive surfaces; microfluidics; water/bubble manipulation; smart window; bioinspired optics; energy generator; thermal management; slippery surfaces; self-cleaning surfaces

Advances in Brain–Computer Interface Technologies: Neural Decoding, Rehabilitation Robotics, and Human–Machine Interaction

edited by Yaqi Chu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: EEG/EMG neural decoding; human– machine interaction; brain-controlled robots; rehabilitation robotics

Bioinspired Nature-Based Adhesives: Design and Applications

edited by